While Copacabana may usually just be used as a gateway to Isle de Sol and the Peruvian town of Puno, this sleepy fisherman’s village really comes alive between the 2nd to the 5th of February each year during the Festival of the Virgen de la Candelaris. During...

Copacabana, not to be confused with the famous beach in Rio is located on Titicaca Lake in Bolivia. If you are in Peru, an alternative place to access lake Titicaca is the town of Puno. With not all that much to do other than kick back and enjoy this lakeside town,...

Uyuni Salt Flat Tour Bolivia Frequently Asked Questions So you want to take a Uyuni Salt Flat Tour in Bolivia to see one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Here’s all the Most Frequently asked questions about taking a Uyuni Salt Flat Tour in Bolivia....

La Paz is well known for being one of the highest major cities in the world at 3,500m above sea level. It also takes the cake being being one of the most affordable travel destinations in the world where you can buy dinner for as little as $1.50 USD and decent...

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We flew on Copa Airlines flight from Cartagena to New York. It was overall a good experience but there were a few things we didn’t like. The first leg: Cartagena to Panama City (1 hour 15 minutes travel time) The first leg of the journey was a very pleasant...

If you are staying in Medellin, a great side trip to make is to the colourful town of Guatape. The town is best known for streets featuring colourful bas-reliefs and a large 200 metre high rock known as La Piedra which you can climb 740 steps to what is claimed to be...

Far from the heady days of the 80s when Pablo Escobar terrorized the population contemporary visitors to Medellin will find a thriving modern city and welcoming natives looking to change a tarnished reputation one smile at a time. Things to do in Medellin Park Avri...

Green countryside, rolling hills, coffee farms, Salento really is a nature & coffee lovers paradise. However, not only does the town boast beautiful countryside but the town itself is simply picturesque. Located on the coffee belt of Colombia, this was our...

If you want to travel between Salento & Medellin by bus, there are two options: a mini-van style direct service that departs around 4 times a day & a more luxury indirect bus via Armenia that departs frequently and can be selected as a night bus option. Direct...

Popoyan is a town famous for its white colonial buildings in the city centre. Popoyan is a great place to stop for a few nights if you are on your way to or from Ecuador. While there is not a whole lot to do in the town itself & you could see all the attractions...

To get from Ecuador to Colombia by bus, the safest border to cross is Tulcan / Ipiales. If you are coming from Salento or Medellin in Colombia, you can follow these steps in reverse to cross the border by bus from Ipiales to Tulcan. FROM QUITO TO TULCAN You can reach...

Upon embarking on a South American adventure, one thing that we knew we wanted to do was to visit to the Amazon Rainforest. Initially, we were a little scared to make the trip due to safety concerns. We wondered: Were we going to get kidnapped and killed by drug lords...

If you are travelling overland between Ecuador and Peru there is a good chance you will end up in Guayaquil. Here are our top picks of the best things to do in 24 hours in Guayaquil. Top 5 things to do in Guayaquil 1. Stroll the Mallecon If you are in Guayaquil, one...

By public transportation To get to Machu Picchu by public transportation, you must first go to Santiago bus terminal. This is about a 20 minute walk from downtown Cusco. From there, you can get a bus for 15 soles to Santa Maria. This journey is approximately 4 hours....